UW Research

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

justice

An ethical principle discussed in the Belmont Report requiring fairness in the distribution of research burdens and benefits; often expressed in terms of treating persons of…

JV

Journal Voucher

L&I

Department of Labor and Industries (WA State)

LAR

Legally authorized representative

Lawful Permanent Resident

Any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing the in the U.S. under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an…

legally authorized representative (LAR)

A Legally authorized representative (LAR) is an individual or judicial or other body authorized under applicable law to make decisions on behalf of another individual. LARs…

legally-effective informed research consent

Informed consent for research participation is legally effective when it is obtained and documented from the subject or the subject’s legally authorized representative in a manner…

License Applications – Defense Articles

Applications for licenses for the export of defense articles and related technical data must be made to the Office of Defense Trade Controls.

License Determination

A decision made by the government body with jurisdiction over trade in a commodity that a license should be granted to those making the request when…

License Exception

15 CFR part 740 An authorization that allows a USPPI or other appropriate party to export or reexport under stated conditions, items subject to the EAR…